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In illo tempore

Introduction

The six-part In illo tempore, a setting of part of the Gospel for the Third Sunday of Lent, was published in Venice in 1539. It is difficult to say what particular qualities of the piece caused Monteverdi to select it as the model for his six-part Mass of the same name. What is significant is that with a repertoire from Josquin to Palestrina and Lassus to choose from for a major work in the old style (‘prima prattica’) dedicated to the Pope, Monteverdi chose a piece by Gombert, including in his title the ten points of imitation selected from the motet as the basis of the work.

Recordings

'This second instalment of Gombert from Henry's Eight is cause for celebration. Gombert has found worthy champions' (Gramophone)'A magnificent piece … beautifully poised singing' (BBC Music Magazine)» More

At that time: while Jesus was speaking to the crowds, a certain woman from the crowd, raising her voice said: Blessed is the womb that bore thee and the breasts that thou hast sucked. But he said: Nay, rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.